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back to school information for parents/ Guardians and children from the DES/ creagh parents association/ covid response team.

25/8/2020

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F.A.Q. page
Parent's Association Page
The D.E.S. (Department of Education and Science) have created a series of animated videos to help prepare children  and their parents/ guardians for the return to school. It would be great if parents/ guardians could watch these videos with their children before the school re-opens.  There are also a series of fliers with important information regarding return to schools and Covid-19 as well as advice from our Parent's Association . These are available at the bottom of this post.  N.B. Please also see our FAQ page for new questions/ answers.  These have been compiled in response to common queries over the past week. 

​Advice for Jun Inf - 2nd Class

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​Advice for 3rd class - 6th Class

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​Advice for Parents/ Guardians
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How to Wash hands to prevent spread of Covod-19
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​The following documents contain important advice for parents on Covid-19 and the return to school. There is also a specific set of tips designed by our Parents Association (C.P.A.) to assist you in your child's return to school. Click on the images to download the documents.

Message from Creagh Parents Associaton

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All videos and other materials/ resources from the D.E.S. supporting the return of children to school are available on https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/a128d-back-to-school/ 
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ONline Revision for the Preparation for the sacrament of confirmation: class of 2019/ 2020

21/8/2020

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Click to access materials

 There is a  short online revision programme for candidates for confirmation available on the  Diocesan Website and Facebook Page. It consists of three lessons each with a 30 minute video and a corresponding worksheet.
All candidates are invited to view the videos, download and complete the worksheets (which include some family engagement) and to submit them to Fr. Garvey on stmichaelsballinasloe@clonfertdiocese.ie a week before they make their Confirmation. Parents are encouraged to work with the children to be confirmed on these materials. 
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Clarification re staggered start for infant classes

18/8/2020

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It has come to our attention that there is some misinformation with regard to the staggered start for infant classes and the length of time that this arrangement will last for.
It is intended that the later start for infant classes, that has been carefully considered as a necessary arrangement until children get used to new routines, is a temporary measure.  It is hoped that the school will revert to a common entry time for all classes as soon as infant children are comfortable enough to move quickly into classrooms with little need for parental assistance or company. The speed at which this occurs will depend largely on the co-operation of our parents in putting these routines and practices in place. This will also depend on H.S.E. and D.E.S. advice with regard to Covid-19.
Please refer to the website for all accurate information regarding re-opening arrangements.
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uPDATE ON cONFIRMATION DATE FOR SIXTH CLASS OF 2020

18/8/2020

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Date for Confirmation class of 2020

Bishop  Duignan has informed us that the Confirmation Ceremony for sixth class of 2019/2020 has been rescheduled for Thursday, October ​22nd.
Further details will be released later. 

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Re-opening creagh N.S.: Letter 2 for parents and staff

13/8/2020

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Please click on the Image below to read a letter from the principal of Creagh N.S. (Mr Noel Lohan,  Chairman of the Board of Management (Mr Frank Gallagher) and Covid Response co-ordinator (Mrs  Áine Bleahene)   updating you about our on-going preparations for re-opening Creagh National School. There are details of our physical distancing, separation and safe school attendance strategies.  There are also procedural details concerning the Induction Day on Monday 31st of August. 
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Update on School uniform jumper.

13/8/2020

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We have been made aware of supply difficulties that the vendor is having currently with some sizes of the Creagh School Jumper. Some sizes will not be available until the middle of September. These difficulties are unavoidable.
If you are unable to source a school jumper for your child, you may of course use a substitute jumper of your own until the stocks are replenished. Or you may prefer to omit a jumper altogether.... weather permitting. There should be no difficulties with accessing  other items of the    school uniform.

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Creagh N.S. draft Covid-19 Response Plan

11/8/2020

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Please click on the image to read our Covid-19 Response Plan. This plan has been drawn up collaboratively by a team consisting of senior and middle management, the chairperson of the board, the chairperson of the Parent's association and the school caretaker. Please forward any contributions and suggestions to this plan by Friday the 14th so that they can be considered before the plan is ratified by the board. This is a 'live' document and as such may be amended/ changed / updated as needs arise or guidance/ advice changes. Updates will be published on the school website. 
Please note that it has been considered necessary to stagger opening times initially in order to cater for establishing routines given our large numbers and limited gates. (400 + pupils/ 4 gates)
  • The new Infant day will be from 09:40 am - 2:20 pm. 
  • New Junior Infants will attend school from 9:40 - 12:20 for the first 2 weeks.
  • All other classes will run from 9:20 am- 3:00 pm

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Guidance published by D.E.S. of the wearing of face masks and other PPE in Primary schools. 7/8/2020

7/8/2020

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The D.E.S. have today published advice to primary schools on the wearing of face coverings in a primary school setting. Click on the image to read the document. The key points are as follows:
  • Children in Primary Schools should not wear masks.
  • Teachers and staff in primary schools should wear a face-covering when a physical distance of 2 meters from other staff or children cannot be maintained.
  • In certain situations the use of clear visors should be considered, for example staff interacting with students with hearing difficulties or learning difficulties.
  • The school should ensure that any P.P.E. requirements for staff, as required under the Roadmap, public health advice and COVID-19 Response Plan, is readily available for staff. 
  • Schools should consider the specific circumstances where the use of medical face masks, to EU Standard EN 14683, may be more appropriate for staff.
  • The Department will  provide posters to schools outlining signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and to support good hand and respiratory hygiene. 
  • Funding has been provided for schools to install and use hand sanitisers for each classroom, specialist rooms and other key locations (entry/exit points, staff room etc.) in their school.

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New FAQ section added to Re-opening Creagh NS page

7/8/2020

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Update for Parents of Creagh NS regarding Return to school in September 2020

5/8/2020

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​Please click on the Image below to read a letter from the principal of Creagh N.S. (Mr Noel Lohan) and Chairman of the Board of Management (Mr Frank Gallagher)  updating you about our on-going preparations for re-opening Creagh National School. We will be keeping you informed as arrangements, protocols and procedures are decided. Further Information for parents can be accessed on our Re-opening Creagh N.S. page. 
Re-Opening Creagh N.S. page
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